Finance Assistant

Posted 2 hours 4 minutes ago by Academics

£15 - £17 Hourly
Permanent
Part Time
Public Sector Jobs
Kent, Sittingbourne, United Kingdom, ME101
Job Description
Finance Assistant - SittingbourneKey Skills & Responsibilities
  • Support day-to-day financial operations including invoicing, processing payments, and budget monitoring
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with organisational and statutory requirements
  • Assist in the preparation of financial reports for senior leadership and relevant stakeholders
  • Reconcile accounts, including expenses, school funds, and other financial transactions
  • Support budget setting, forecasting, and ongoing financial planning processes
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and organisational policies
  • Liaise with suppliers, external auditors, and local authority finance teams where required
  • Assist with processing expenses, purchase orders, and financial documentation
  • Support wider financial administration including grant funding and fundraising activity
Skills & Experience
  • Previous experience in a finance or accounts support role, ideally within an education or public sector environment
  • Strong understanding of financial processes and record keeping
  • Confident use of financial systems and Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent numeracy skills with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills when dealing with staff, suppliers, and external organisations
  • Proactive approach with willingness to support process improvements
  • Relevant finance qualifications (e.g. AAT or working towards) desirable but not essential

If you are interested - please apply via the link!